As the name suggests, Melon Cactus form large globular and solitary plant. There are about 40 species of Melocactus that vary in color (from olive to yellowish and dark green) and spines (short grey or black to long red or orange). Mature plants usually do not grow in size and start developing a crown of bristles and white ‘wool’ – the crown is called cephalium. Flowers sprout from cephalium and produce red or pink fruit.

Fruit attract birds that help spreading the seeds. The cephalium grows slowly and can exceed the height of the body itself giving a unique shape to the plant. At this point the caphelium appears like a Turkish cap – that is why, it is called Turk’s Cap. Read More →

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